[Malaysia] - Chinese 'mualaf' sisters relishing experience of Ramadan fasting
by NAIM ZULKIFLI on 15 June 2016
KUALA LUMPUR: Hunger and thirst are proving to be nothing but minor obstacles for these new Muslim converts, who believe their faith will help them through the month of Ramadan.
Nuradlin Lim Cia Cia, a Year Four medical student with Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, said she began fasting two years ago but this is her first time fasting as a Muslim.
“Before this, I was fasting secretly without the knowledge of my parents as I didn't want to hurt their feelings. When my younger sister converted to Islam, only then did I have the courage the follow in her footsteps," said the 23-year-old.
Nuradlin said her sister, Gladys Lim Yin Yin, 22, became a Muslim a year ago.
She said their mother was supportive of the move while their father had some objection.
“My mother is very supportive and understanding. She even wakes me up every day for sahur and prepares halal meals for me," she told the New Straits Times.
Nuradlin said, as a medical student, she has a tight schedule which doesn't always give her an opportunity to perform Tarawih prayers at the mosque.
"However, I'm fortunate to have supportive friends who will pray together with me at home," she said.
Meanwhile, Nur Syuhada Abdullah, 30, a factory operator, is the sole Chinese Muslim convert in her family
She said that at the moment, she only knows how to fast and is still learning how to perform her prayers properly.
“For now, I am only following what other Muslim are doing when they pray. I am also grateful that my friends and neighbors have taught me a lot especially on the fard ‘ain and fard' kifayah.
“I don’t feel hungry during the fasting hours but my working conditions can make me feel extremely thirsty. Sometimes I feel very lethargic, but nevertheless I want to continue fasting to fulfil my religious obligations."
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by NAIM ZULKIFLI on 15 June 2016
KUALA LUMPUR: Hunger and thirst are proving to be nothing but minor obstacles for these new Muslim converts, who believe their faith will help them through the month of Ramadan.
Nuradlin Lim Cia Cia, a Year Four medical student with Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia, said she began fasting two years ago but this is her first time fasting as a Muslim.
“Before this, I was fasting secretly without the knowledge of my parents as I didn't want to hurt their feelings. When my younger sister converted to Islam, only then did I have the courage the follow in her footsteps," said the 23-year-old.
Nuradlin said her sister, Gladys Lim Yin Yin, 22, became a Muslim a year ago.
She said their mother was supportive of the move while their father had some objection.
“My mother is very supportive and understanding. She even wakes me up every day for sahur and prepares halal meals for me," she told the New Straits Times.
Nuradlin said, as a medical student, she has a tight schedule which doesn't always give her an opportunity to perform Tarawih prayers at the mosque.
"However, I'm fortunate to have supportive friends who will pray together with me at home," she said.
Meanwhile, Nur Syuhada Abdullah, 30, a factory operator, is the sole Chinese Muslim convert in her family
She said that at the moment, she only knows how to fast and is still learning how to perform her prayers properly.
“For now, I am only following what other Muslim are doing when they pray. I am also grateful that my friends and neighbors have taught me a lot especially on the fard ‘ain and fard' kifayah.
“I don’t feel hungry during the fasting hours but my working conditions can make me feel extremely thirsty. Sometimes I feel very lethargic, but nevertheless I want to continue fasting to fulfil my religious obligations."
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